9/21/2023: Our priority at Charles Town Middle School is safety, and we recognize that sharing accurate information with you is critical to that effort. Today, our staff called law enforcement officers to our school and initiated a "hold" response to support a student in crisis. We are grateful for their quick response and ongoing partnership. There is NO DANGER to students or staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to maintain the safety and privacy of everyone in our school.
Did you know that practicing good attendance not only helps high school students stay on track to graduate but also increases their chances of earning a college degree and being successful in their jobs? We all prosper when our students gain the skills and abilities necessary to help them contribute to their communities. As we continue to recognize National Attendance Awareness Month, visit www.jcswv.org/attendance to learn more about why Attendance Matters: All Day, Every Day!
ATTENTION: Significant outages at Frontier have made receiving incoming phone calls at Charles Town Middle School inconsistent today (9/20/23). We have activated our backup number to ensure you can contact the school by phone. Please call (304) 582-2906 to reach the front office today. Thank you.
Visit the CTMS FFA Mum Sale this Wednesday (9/20) and Thursday (9/21) from 3:00-7:00 to pick up a beautiful Mum. Please bring cash or check only. We look forward to seeing you!
JCS joined other schools across West Virginia this week in a celebration of freedom! Celebrate Freedom Week was established to educate WV students about the founding of the United States, the values on which it was established, and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. JCS students and staff decorated their schools and classrooms, participated in special activities, and proudly wore their Red, White, and Blue!
Students in Ms. Hall's 7th Grade English Classes completed two creative projects at the beginning of the year. The first one was a vocabulary word activity. The second activity was an autobiography book cover with a specific format where students told about themselves. Their work is being displayed in the hallway and Ms. Hall's classroom.
Many people think missing a few days of school each month is not a big deal. But absences add up quickly, and too many - excused or unexcused - can have a negative impact on academic achievement. Students who miss fewer than nine days of school see better grades, stay on track to graduate high school, and even have better work habits! Learn more about National Attendance Awareness Month here 👉 www.jcswv.org/attendance
National Arts in Education Week celebrates the value of the arts in our schools and classrooms. #BecauseOfArtsEd, our students often have the opportunity to participate in arts-inspired events and showcases at the regional, state, and national levels. Thank you to our JCS educators who work tirelessly to inspire this type of dedication, creativity, and love of the arts in our students!
The CTMS Builders went to Happy Retreat for the United Way Day of Caring on Tuesday! Our volunteer Panthers learned about Charles Town’s history from Charles and George Washington and their direct descendant Walter Washington. After touring the house, the crew picked up trash along the walking trails and collected sticks from the yard.
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Today, we remember and reflect.
Did you know Jefferson County Schools has a Parent and Education Resource Center? That's right, and our PERC is already working hard to organize activities to help connect our students across the district. If you are interested in learning more about PERC, are looking for resources to support a student, or simply want to come out and make new friends, be sure to visit www.jcswv.org/perc.
8th grade students in art classes taught by Mr. Jones created art using spray point this week. Materials were donated to the class. The project was approved by administration and parent permission slips were sent home. Students enjoyed learning how to use spray paint and creating designs with it.
Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
Dear JCS Families: Jefferson County Schools puts the safety of students and staff first. With temperatures expected this week to reach the mid to upper 90’s, we are taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. That means limiting outdoor activities at elementary, middle, and high schools when a heat advisory or warning is in place for Jefferson County. Limitations apply to any physical education classes, outdoor classrooms, field trips, and recess activities. For athletics, we will follow WVSSAC guidelines and consult with certified athletic trainers and medical doctors before making a final decision about practice or games. Current guidelines include safety measures such as practicing without pads, eliminating conditioning activities, moving indoors, or limiting practice time. We recognize the importance of providing appropriate practice time and games and will do what we can to ensure our student-athletes can prepare and compete safely. Schedule changes will be communicated as quickly as possible to limit potential disruption to students and families. We appreciate your support of our students.
Due to the heat index for today (9/5/2023), the XC meet scheduled for today is cancelled. CTMS XC will be resuming practice tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/6/2023.
A reminder that Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!
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There's still time to visit the Stuff-A-Bus drop-off location at the Jefferson County Fair and donate school supplies for our students! Donations will continue to be collected this evening from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. Thanks to the organizers and volunteers at the JCS Transportation Department for being available this week to collect these much-needed supplies!
Great first week at Charles Town Middle School with teachers building classroom community. From stations to movement activities to collaborative learning to team building activities to scavenger hunts to STEAM kits, this year is off to a wonderful start!
